Routine inspection·July 15, 2025

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rankin arrived at 1:08 pm and made an unannounced 1-year required annual visit to the facility above. LPA’s met with Licensee Amelita Antonio and Teresa Tolentino, administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was conducted. The following was inspected and noted during the annual visit: Physical Plant & Environment Safety: The facility has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms currently occupying 6 residents. LPA was authorized to enter and inspect the facility. The facility has smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that were tested and were working at the time of visit. The lighting and lamps are sufficient for the use of the facility and for resident comfort. Toilet, hand washing and bathing facilities are operational and secure grab bars are present. The showers have non-skid mats or non-skid flooring. The pathways are clear of any obstructions. Facility is well lit inside and outside for safety. Disinfectant and cleaning solutions are inaccessible to residents in care and are locked in a cupboard in the garage. The facility has sufficient space inside and outside for activities and visiting. The facility has a fenced backyard for client use with plenty of shade. The facility has a telephone and internet service for residents’ use. The fire extinguishers were last charged and inspected on 1/13/25. Operational Requirements: The facility has a current plan of operation on file with the department. The facility has current liability insurance that expires on 1/30/26. The facility is operating in compliance with the granted fire clearance. The facility is approved for a capacity of 6, all 6 can be bedridden and a hospice waiver is approved for 2 residents. Staffing Records & Training: The facility currently employs 3 full-time caregivers, 2 relief staff and 1 administrator. Staff records are kept confidential. Files reviewed had current 1st Aid/CPR, Personnel Records/Application, Health screening with TB results, Continued 809-C Criminal Record statements, and Fingerprint clearance/Associations/exemptions. Administrator file was reviewed for Continuing Education requirements and Administrator Certificate which expires 1/16/27. Staff have annual training completed for various subjects/topics and hours for 2024 and 2025. Resident Records & Incident Reports: Facility does submit incident reports to the department when required. LPA reviewed 4 resident files for signed Admission Agreements, Personal Rights, Safeguard for property and valuables, Physicians reports, Pre-appraisals, Appraisals Needs and Services Plan, (TCRC IPP) Emergency and ID forms, all forms were legible, and records are kept confidential. Food Service: The facility handles and prepares food safely. The facility has 2-day perishables and 7-day non-perishables to meet the food service requirements. All food is covered, stored, and marked appropriately. Cleaning solutions and equipment are stored separately from food supplies. Incidental Medical Services: Facility provides transportation or assists in providing transportation to medical and dental appointments when needed. The facility uses the Medication Administration Record (MAR) along with the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruct Records (CSMDR). LPA reviewed a sampling of residents’ medications, no labels were altered, no medications were expired, and all medications were kept in their original containers. Disaster Preparedness: The current emergency disaster forms were posted. The facility conducts a monthly fire drill and quarterly disaster drill. Emergency exits and telephone numbers were posted. A set of keys is available for staff on all shifts to access full facility in an emergency. Residents with Special Health Needs: The facility does accept dementia residents in care. The facility does not have delayed egress, locked doors or gates. Exit door alarms are working. Exit interview conducted and copy of report printed for Administrator.